Ryan Reno – Relapse
Ryan Reno’s ‘Relapse’ is filled with the raw power of alternative rock, fusing heavy guitar riffs with emotionally charged vocals that demand attention. The riffs soar with an almost anthemic grandeur, cutting through the dense, heavy mix like sparks. Lyrically, ‘Relapse’ channels inner turmoil into something defiant and energising, turning pain into propulsion. It’s an unrelenting, high energy ride that balances grit with polish, and proves that heavy music can be both brutal and beautiful. With ‘Relapse’, Ryan Reno establishes themselves as a commanding, uncompromising force.
We Have Ghosts – Weaponised:Clickbait
We Have Ghosts crash back onto the scene with ‘Weaponised:Clickbait’, a heavy, thumping anthem that somehow manages to feel gloriously uplifting at the same time. It’s a fuzz-drenched surf rock riot, all muscular riffs and pounding drums, but shot through with a sunny, tongue-in-cheek energy that keeps it from ever feeling too serious. Its vocals are powerful yet playful, swaggering through the verses and delivering a grin-inducing chorus that’s built to shout along to. Bold, rowdy, and bursting with life, ‘Weaponised:Clickbait’ is chaotic in the best possible way.
The Bankes Brothers – Where Do We Go From Here?
The Bankes Brothers deliver pure magic on ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’, it’s a soft yet stirring slice of alternative rock that gently pulls on the heartstring while lifting it upwards. It’s a track that glows with warmth, built on shimmering guitars and a rhythm section that moves like an unhurried heartbeat. The vocals are simply stunning, rich and emotive with shades of Vice Killer’s aching sincerity. There’s a refreshing patience to it all, a refusal to rush that feels almost rebellious in today’s fast-paced scene. ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ is a quietly triumphant anthem that lingers long after its final chord.
Seafret – Love In Reverse
Seafret have outdone themselves, again, with ‘Love In Reverse’. This softly glowing indie pop gem feels like it’s floating just above the earth. The song listens like sunlight through sheer curtains on a Sunday afternoon in August, elevated by vocals that are nothing short of angelic; airy, emotive, and captivating. Those vocals carry each lyric as if it’s a secret meant just for its listener. There’s a dreamlike quality to the whole track, unhurried yet deeply affecting, the kind of song you want to get lost in on repeat. ‘Love In Reverse’ is an intimate, hazy slice of magic from Seafret, tender, glowing, and absolutely impossible to let go of.
Bromsen – Data Highway
Bromsen’s ‘Data Highway’ is a shimmering detour from the expected; an electronic pop daydream that hums like a console booting up and shimmers like it’s still buffering. There’s a playful, video game-esque pulse running through it, yet it’s delivered with a finesse that keeps it feeling smoothly produced. The soft, understated vocals guide us through pixelated soundscapes with gentle ease. It’s polished, glistening, and refreshingly different from the genre’s usual, instead offering something more delicate, more considered. It’s a great introduction to Bromsen’s electronic pop sound!
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